FLAMINGO SPORTS BAR AND GRILL
4197 E 4 AVE, Hialeah FL 33013 · 305-887-0480
Last inspected May 7, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 9 flies on back preparation area next to kitchen. Also 3 flies at front counter area.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at handwashing sink next to service window. Manager provided during inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor with dust inside restaurant due to construction.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink next to service window.
Nov 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal trays inside handwashing sink next to front counter. Manager removed and stored properly.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink next to front counter. Manager provided during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with faboluso not labeled at 3 compartment sink. Manager labeled during inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with dust at front counter,
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink next to front counter. Provided operator via email.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed preparation tables soiled with dust at preparation area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with dust at front counter and storage area.
Jun 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit of any kind available.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed tiles on side door to outside.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign on any hand sink.
Jul 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed vacuum breaker missing at 3 compartment sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn in reach in cooler by cook line.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on back door next to pizza oven.
Jul 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside reach in cooler next to fryer at kitchen raw beef (56F - Cold Holding); ham croquettes (55F - Cold Holding); ground beef (63F - Cold Holding); sausage (53F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (58F - Cold Holding); bacon (45F - Cold Holding) Items placed on cooler two hours ago according to cook, manager placed ice bags on top of food containers for rapid chill, also moved beef and chicken containers to walk in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of pesticide on top preparation table, employee stored properly.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed vacuum breaker missing at 3 compartment sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed flan and rice pudding containers inside walk in cooler, according to manager prepared two days ago, not date labeled, manager dated product during inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with no handle inside sugar container., Manager discarded container.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damaged tile on top of customer bathroom.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn in reach in cooler by cook line.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on back door next to pizza oven.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed inside reach in cooler and refrigerator,no ambient thermometer.
Stored food not covered. Observed metal containers with chicken noodles soup and cooked rice without lids inside walk in cooler, manager added lids.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork thawing inside 3 compartment sink without running water. Manager turn on running water.
Jul 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed vacuum breaker missing at 3 compartment sink.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on reach in cooler and reach in freezer handles soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damaged tile on top of customer bathroom.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn in reach in cooler by cook line.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on back door next to pizza oven.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at kitchen and ware washing area.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed inside reach in cooler and refrigerator,no ambient thermometer.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled, at kitchen.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at kitchen area and ware washing area.
Jul 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate13 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 9 flies on back preparation area next to kitchen. Also 3 flies at front counter area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (51F); raw beef (51F - Cold Holding); sausage (47F - Cold Holding); located at reach in cooler next to the fryer station. Employee added ice bags on top food items.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed vacuum breaker missing at 3 compartment sink.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on reach in cooler and reach in freezer handles soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damaged tile on top of customer bathroom.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates not inverted on top preparation table, and steam table across 3 compartment sink. Employee inverted plates during inspection.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food without a hair restraint.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn in reach in cooler by cook line.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on back door next to pizza oven.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at kitchen and ware washing area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice scoop stored in a cup in water at room temperature. Employee discarded water.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed inside reach in cooler and refrigerator,no ambient thermometer.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled, at kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Observed 2 cases of papaya stored on the floor. Employee stored 6 inches above the floor.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at kitchen area and ware washing area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of back preparation table next to reach in cooler.
Feb 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and raw pork inside same container inside walk in cooler, employee stored properly.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken container stored above unwashed yucas inside walk in cooler, employee stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (54F - Cold Holding) located in front counter.As per employee approximately 1 hour. Employee stored properly into reach in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutter under preparation table, employee start cleaning during inspection.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves inside reach in cooler located in kitchen area next to fryer.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside seasoning container under preparation table in kitchen area.Employee removed.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under racks inside walk in cooler.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor under equipment in kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in unit in kitchen area. Also observed accumulation of grease on hood filters in kitchen area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves have accumulation soil residues in reach in cooler next to fryer.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in unit at kitchen area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall with accumulated grease in kitchen area next to fryer.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled in front counter. Employee labeled product during inspection.
Oct 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed on 3 compartment sink hose connected no back flow preventer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled and interior of reach in cooler at kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen, and preparation areas.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at kitchen and sandwich station no hair restraints while preparing food.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn, and rusted shelves inside reach in cooler at kitchen.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed buildup of on the ground,grease around grease receptacle area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on front counter next to ice cream freezer, ice cream scoop inside container with water at 85F. Manager discarded water and stored scoop in a dry clean container.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at kitchen and storage areas concrete floor no sealed.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at kitchen prep table.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar containers at coffee station no labeled. Manager labeled sugar containers.
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